Sushi Chef – InterContinental Resort & Spa

Job Description

InterContinental resort by IHG group

InterContinental Hotels Group is one of the most popular hotel chains worldwide. It has a long history. Originally an IHG brand, it was renamed in 2003, and since then the company has experienced significant growth in the hotel industry. In England, the headquarters were established, and now IHG also covers the United Kingdom, the Gulf region, and the Asian region. The IHG brand has become an iconic hotel brand because of its hospitality service, luxury lifestyle experiences, and premium facilities, including Food and beverage.

Across the globe, IHG operates nearly 6,000 hotels and provides over 1 million guest rooms. Some of the signature hotels within this organization are Regent Hotel, Kimpton Hotel, and many more. Especially in the Gulf countries, Voco, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn, and Crowne Plaza are among the popular luxury hotels.

Right now, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa is looking for a sushi chef to fill their position. This is not just a position-filling or paycheck job. This opportunity will provide you with a lot of value for your culinary career. A 5-star luxury kitchen experience, especially in an authentic Japanese-food kitchen, and working under the global IHG brand add advantages to your resume.

Sushi Chef Position

A position at the IHG Group Intercontinental as a sushi chef plays a major role in the authentic Japanese kitchen. This is a part of Japanese culture. This position requires a highly skilled expert to prepare authentic Japanese dishes, ensuring that every ingredient, portion, and presentation is prepared in accordance with food safety methods and IHG kitchen standards.

• In your day-to-day responsibilities, you will be in charge of portioning and preparing seafood items in accordance with the hotel’s high-quality standards. Preparation of gunkan, gemaki, uramaki, sashimi, sushi rolls, etc., will be on your daily checklist.
• Maintain the quality and freshness of the seafood. Follow international temperature standards and hygiene practices; this is vital here.
• Prepare the sushi rice according to the menu standards and maintain consistent quality by cooking it at the correct temperature, seasoning it without fail, and maintaining its texture throughout the dining service.
• Prepare a large number of maki rolls, chirasi bowls, sashimi, etc., for the buffet service and special events at hotel outlets.
• Prepare the garnishes, sauces, and ingredients. Mise en place will be your major part at the beginning of every shift. Additionally, always keep the sushi station area clean and sanitized.
• Assist the storekeeper, if needed, when goods arrive from deliveries and organize them in the store at the correct temperature.
• Stock reordering using FIFO methods and minimizing waste, adhering to proper par levels.
• Set up the banquet or hotel restaurant live-action sushi station and prepare sushi on the spot for guests in a presentable manner.
• Assist the kitchen staff, including the Chef de partie, sous chef, and head chef, as needed during peak hours.

Ras Al Khaima Intercontinental Resort and Spa isn’t just a hotel. It has wedding banquets, special events, and promotions. So, as a sushi chef, one of your responsibilities is to adapt to the working environment. You are continually working in the kitchen, but you might suddenly be assigned to the live-action table or to prepare a massive sushi order for a banquet. These are always unexpected, but as a sushi chef at Intercontinental, you must be prepared to face these challenges.

Required Qualifications

Basically, a suitable sushi chef must complete the following qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of preparing and making sushi, sauces, seasonings, ingredients, cooking methods, flavoring, including skills in knife and fish cutting, preparation of rice, and the authentic Japanese plated presentation.
• Minimum 2-3 years of solid working experience in a high-volume sushi restaurant or Japanese restaurant at a 5-star hotel.
• Being a certified sushi maker or having a relevant experience certificate of knife techniques, omakase training, and dashi preparations.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision and handle the high-volume pressure during weekends, public holidays, and the season.
• Following food preparation and HACCP standards.
• Intermediate English speaking skills plus understanding of Japanese is an advantage.
• Willing to work on flexible rotational shifts.
• A Good team player to work with different cultures in the kitchen.

Intercontinental sushi chef routine

Basically, in short, you will receive fresh seafood from the suppliers. Before accepting seafood stocks, chefs are responsible for checking the quality of the seafood: its color, temperature, and freshness. After the inspection, the duty in the kitchen will begin by removing skin, separating organs and bones, cutting the seafood according to Japanese standards, and storing it at the right temperature. Meanwhile, you will do mise en place, prepare vegetables and seasonings, make sauces, and prepare the sushi rice. These are the backbone of the day. Must be very careful when preparing sushi rice, including seasoning and pickling. When lunchtime arrives, room service orders and à la carte restaurant orders will ring. Once the brunch and lunch rush is done in the evening, prepare for the next day, restock, and portion items. Requests that are running low and regularly cleaning stations and equipment are a must. Aside from that, you will have to work special weekend shifts in the hotel restaurant, plus there’s a banquet event; you have to be prepared for bulk sushi production according to guests’ requests. These typically include a sushi chef’s day-to-day taste.

Why choose Intercontinental Ras al Khaima

Ras Al Khaima: if you are new, you may not be familiar with the name of this city. But Ras Al Khaimah is one of the most famous resorts located with a beach view. It’s a rapidly growing tourist attraction in the UAE. One of the largest hotel chains, IHG InterContinental, has a location on the Ras Al Khaimah beachfront. This hotel and resort has an occupancy of around 300 rooms, Asian and Japanese restaurants, a gym and pool, a bar area, and many other amenities, providing a 5-star-class hotel experience. Working as a sushi chef at an IHG-operated hotel is a significant opportunity to grow your career. IHG Hotels provides company loyalty programs, staff hotel discounts, and many other benefits to its employees. And that’s why the brand has become globally recognized.